Legislature to convene Monday in Des Moines
Des Moines dispatch outlines the Iowa legislature's opening week with Kendall as speaker in sight, Keonty as possible house speaker, and a slate of clerks and engrossing roles under little expected controversy. It notes Governor Cummins’ inauguration, committee announcements, and anticipated committee chairmanships, plus a push for primary reform and railroad rate investigations.
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Nate
Kendall
George W. Keonty
Jobnson
Rush” Benedict
Shelby
A. EB. Keptord
Des Moines County
Dennis O’leary
Pottawattamie
Mollie Heist
Walter McCulla
Cherokee
Gertrude Marshal
Polk
Cumming
Rome
Railroad Commission
Iowa
Railroa
Tom Healy
Carvel Wright
J. ©. Davis
Judge Carr
Billy” Eaton
Granted Divorce in Waterloo District Court
Carrie Bowman was granted a divorce from Fred Biman in district court Thursday with custody of their three minor children. They married fifteen years ago in Waterloo, lived in Waterloo and Milwaukee, and Bowman testified Biman was a drunkard before marriage. Children are Reuben, nearly 14, and younger son and daughter Alice and Willie. Bowman lives with her parents on South Perry Avenue.
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Irs
Carrie Bowman
Fred Biman
Ing
We J
Waterloo
Milwaukee
Reuben
Alice
Willie
Dirs. Rownan
Mrs. Safford
Perry Avenue
Annual stockholders meeting grounds in town today
A long town report notes the Farmerst Telephone company annual stockholders meeting drawing many residents. Rev J J Horsfield visits Waterloo this week. Ted Barrety starts work across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas for Rider-Wallis Co. of Dubuque. Jesup State Bank cashier Court Bright buys a Lew Olivery typewriter via Thos Freed.
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Farmerst Telephone Company
Rev
J. J. Horsfield
Waterloo
Ted Barrety
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Hei
Rider-Wallis, Co
Dubuque
Court Bright
Jesup State Bank
Thos. Freed
Mise Yeater
Methodist Church
Ste
Father Cumafort
Coloque
Hanley
Monti
Horsfield
Dora Shimer
DEWAR CHURCH MOVE CALLED OFF DUE TO FEAR OF WEAKENING congregation
The diary notes Dewar will forgo attempting to build a Catholic church because the Barcley church debt and funds strain risk weakening the Barclay congregation. Irve Niemeyer and Uncle William Lemley are mentioned with medical care by Dr. Richey. Social events include a Follett hall party for Miss Baum and a Wingert gathering for the Webber sisters, reflecting local life and tensions over liquor in Dunker township.
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Jan
Irve Niemeyer
Wm. Lemley
Dr. Richey
Dewar
Barclay Church
Iti
Barclay
Dirs. Schaeffer
Eagle Township
Math. Lilng
Four New Church Buildings Planned at South and West Kourti
Four corners at South and West Kourti streets to host public buildings. First Congregational Christian and First Methodist have purchased one corner each and two other corners are already used. A fourth site remains under consideration by another Christian organization and will likely be sewed.
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West Kourti
Congregational Socie
South Street
Carnegie Library
Waterloo Steam Laundry
New’ Congregational Church
Grant Avenue
Cedar
Kervicel
First Methodist Church
Congregation Des Rings
West
Waterloo
Brethren, Christian Science
New Westminster Presbyterian
Eight Hours A Day Pay Policy Discussed by Board
The board of supervisors plans a general discussion on payment for workers. The likely wage is 26 cents per hour or $7 per eight hours, with possible limits on days worked debated. The Congregational church plans a new corner across South Street near the Carnegie library, while the Christian congregation moves to a modern building across Fourth Street. In Janesville, several local business and civic notes appear including sales, bridge construction progress, church relocations and community events.
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The
Insurance Commission
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Gathering Honors Mrs Mixdorf with Chair and Gift
A Bennington township gathering honoring Miss Ida Mixdorf raised a chair for comfort and a purse of $49.50 after fifty attendees shared a joyful evening at Fred Milter’s home. The event acknowledged her long illness and inability to walk, with friends contributing to the fund.
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Fred Milter
Bennington Township
Migs Ida Mix
Jort
Raymond Family Notes and Nearby Visits
Local residents share holiday reports and travels from surrounding towns. Nick Kine moves into a recently purchased home from Rey Rattler. Jacob Frost visits from North Dakota to see his sister Mrs. Peter Biringer and relatives. Glenn Carson leaves for California after farewell with Dr. and Mrs. Phillips. Miss Lilla Hawn goes to Mt Vernon Iowa to stay with grandparents and attend Cornell normal department. Bert Hewitt and family from Waterloo attend church then visit Walter Hewitt. Mr. and Mrs. John Holler relocate to Waterloo at Linden Avenue and Raymond Road. Maude Waterfield plays piano for Mr. Church from Waterloo. Florence Listed returns to her school near Clarksville. Mrs. H. Dwight of Sioux City visits Catherine Washburn and Edna McVey. Reba Dell Kelly visits from Waterloo. On New Year’s, sleigh loads visit G. P. Obls’ home. Lavina Reed’s family noted. Charley Obls of Dunkerton and Mrs. Thompson are mentioned. Win McVey injured while lifting. Harry Dwight joins wife from Ohio. E. D. Marble visitors in Waterloo. Walter Wade from Waterloo visits Lynn Smith. J. B. Edwards spends time in Waterloo. Frank Wood of Cedar Rapids visits Lyon Smith. Clarens leaves for Germany for extended visit linked to his mother’s estate. Belle Smith spends Sunday with C. Smith. Lulu Caer visits brother in Waterloo.
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Rey. Rattler
Jacob Frost
North Dakota
Peter, Biringer
Glenn Carson
Twaterloo
Phillips
Lows
Cornell
College
Bert Hewitt
Waterloo
M. E. Church
Walter Hewitt
John Holler
Linden, Avenue
Raymond Road
Maude
Waterfield
Church
Florence
Clarksville
H. Dwight
Sioux City
Catherine Washburn
Edna’ McVey
Tittle
Reba Dell Kelly
G. P
Lavina Reed
Charley Obls
Dunkerton
Thompson
Win -McVey
Harry Dwight
Ohio
Mes
E. D. Marble
Walter Wade
Lynn Smith
J. B. Edwards
Frank Wood
Cedar Rapids
Lyon Smith
Rail line survey delays Cedar River bridge plans in Waterloo
Work on maps and profiles for the Northwestern Railway line advances slowly as soundings on the Cedar River at Waterloo are delayed by ice. Officials expect the steel bridge to span the Cedar once the river freezes. a 300 foot steel span at Quasqueton will cost about 36000 and total costs exceed 100000 as plans progress. Stephen Howard, president, is to arrive in January to finalize pending deals and push a new town development at Jubilee.
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Asa Northwestern Railway
Talleg
Enaune Ooek
Waterloo
Quasqueton
Wapalpinleon
Thia
Stephen
Howard
New Road
Lusel
Ladies Aid Society Elects Officers in East Waterloo
The Ladies Aid Society of East Waterloo township elected officers for the year: President Mrs. Claude Pierpont, vice president Mrs. Art Pierpont, secretary Miss Ellen Horton, and treasurer Miss Mary Bopp. The year’s report shows receipts of 56.20, total 88.20 with expenditures to local charities and funds, leaving a balance of 5.
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Ladies~Aid Society
East Waterloo Township
Gamum
Claude Pierpont
Art Pierpont
Ellen Horton
Mary ‘Bopp
W. F. Ponsford
Bowery Stanton
New York
Japan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Old Leg Sore Cure
Witnesses in Port Byron report a long healed leg sore after applying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. A user aged eighty five declares relief after eighty years of pain. Guaranteed to cure sores, sold by Vargier Bros. OPA agents.
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Port Byron
Das
Bucklen
Vargier Bros
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims to correct urinary issues, reduce night trips, and overcomes scalding pain, offering free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Binghamton New York.
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Trall
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Winthrop Suffered 4000 Fire Loss at Opera House
Winthrop suffered a 4000 fire loss when the town opera house owned by stockholders burned to the ground. Fire discovered in the vent wall near the aft shaft. water supply insufficient and bucket brigades aided nearby structures. One man, A J Foster, injured his forehead and wrist while escaping. building valued at 9000 with 6000 insured. Some stockholders on scene expressed willingness to rebuild.
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Winthrop -Opera House
Regélia
Elizens
Meir
A. J. Foster
W. R
Markets Today Chicago Carh Grain Markets
Market report from Chicago dated January 10 1907 covering receipts hog and cattle markets with steady opening and closing and prices for cattle hogs sheep and various farm products including eggs butter potatoes oats corn wheat barley and poultry with regional notes from Waterloo Iowa listing prices for hogs calves lard eggs and poultry items.
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Chicago
Waterloy
Iowa
Waterloo Poultry
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